Comparison

Transcribe vs MDT Work

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Transcribe

This app converts audio recordings and live speech into accurate text. It offers high-quality recording, real-time transcription, and editing capabilities. Supports multiple languages and various import/export formats to boost productivity.

Highlights
  • High-quality audio recording
  • Live transcription
  • Automated transcription
  • Import and export audio/text
  • Built-in editor
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Transcribe – Speech to Text: Convert Audio to Text Instantly. Looking for an easy and efficient way to turn speech into text? Transcribe – Speech to Text is designed for students, journalists, business professionals, and anyone who values their time. Transform your audio recordings into accurate text in seconds and boost your productivity effortlessly. Key Features: • High-Quality Audio Recording: Record crystal-clear audio directly in the app. • Live Transcription: See the text appear in real-time as you speak. • Automated Transcription: Get accurate text transcriptions in minutes. • Import & Export: Supports various audio and text formats for maximum flexibility. • Built-In Editor: Edit your transcriptions with ease. • Multi-Language Support: Works with multiple languages and accents. Perfect for: • Recording voice memos; • Taking meeting notes; • Capturing lectures and seminars; • Creating accurate transcripts quickly and effortlessly. Powered by cutting-edge AI, Transcribe – Speech to Text ensures fast, precise, and reliable transcription with minimal effort. Download now and simplify your voice-to-text tasks today! You can purchase an auto-renewable subscription to get full access. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and the duration period depends on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, yearly) unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off the auto-renewal feature at any time by changing your account settings. Please choose from our standard subscription options below: 1-week subscription from $3.99; 1-month subscription from $9.99; 12-month subscription from $17.99. Prices may change depending on your country. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy ​​Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use

About

MDT Work

Features
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Ứng dụng cho phép tạo và quản lý công việc cá nhân nhanh chóng

Screenshots

Transcribe4 screens
MDT Work4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MDT Work at none against Transcribe's 8. MDT Work also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Transcribe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. MDT Work asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transcribe ships an update every 6 weeks, MDT Work every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Transcribe versus MDT Work: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranscribeMDT Work
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (456 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings456 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppLiks Sp. z O.O.Media Broadcast Technology Company

Bugs and requests

Transcribe

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes when importing files for transcription
  • App crashes when attempting to view transcribed text
  • App crashes during file export
  • Extremely long processing times (2+ hours for 1.5 minute recording)
  • No progress feedback during transcription
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  • Incompatibility with iPhone voice memo format
  • Live transcription cannot be edited in real-time
  • Small save button prone to accidental deletion
  • Transcription misses words frequently

Requested features

10 requests
  • Delete function for old saved messages
  • Extended speech source range
  • Free trial option before purchase
  • Ability to pause and edit during recording
  • Support for voice memo keywords (next line, bullet point)
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  • Default auto-save option
  • Progress indicator during file processing
  • Support for m4a file format
  • Ability to record again without saving first
  • Better file export options

MDT Work

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Transcribe

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Access$3.997 Days
  • Transcribe PRO3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$6.997 Days
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  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Voice Converter Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$12.991 Year
  • Speech to Text PRO3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$34.991 Year
None

MDT Work

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transcribe free?
Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MDT Work free?
MDT Work is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Transcribe or MDT Work have ads?
Neither Transcribe nor MDT Work shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transcribe or MDT Work?
Transcribe ships an update every 6 weeks, and MDT Work every 2 months. Most recently, Transcribe was updated on October 23, 2026 and MDT Work on October 13, 2026.

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